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WP52 YGY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,133 mi
Last recorded181,133 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 YGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 181,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp pattern weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside reverse light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 181,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp pattern weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside reverse light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 178,841 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 178,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 171,599 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 171,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and going out of shape 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 162,934 miles

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Jan 2017 153,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on

Fail 3 Jan 2017 153,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Jan 2016 144,206 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

engine managment light on

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 144,206 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

engine managment light on

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 134,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 122,637 miles

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 23 Jan 2014 122,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,283 miles

e m light on

Pass 3 Jan 2012 100,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 100,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,600 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,502 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 33,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WP52 YGY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP52 YGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP52 YGY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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